The Town FilesKuna, Idaho
City in Ada County · population 24,011 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $423,900
- Household income
- $96,219
- Jan low / Jul high
- 26° / 93°
- Snow a year
- 18 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 10
- Median age
- 31.8
Kuna is a city of 24,011 people in Ada County, Idaho. The median home is worth $423,900, above the typical Idaho town ($291,900). It ranks more walkable than 91% of Idaho towns, more vibrant than 85% of Idaho towns, more upscale than 85% of Idaho towns.
How Kuna ranks
Percentile among Idaho towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Idaho towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Kuna is worth $423,900, above the typical Idaho town ($291,900). Homes cost about 4.4 times the median household income of $96,219, which is more affordable than 55% of Idaho towns. Median rent is $1,774 a month. 82.5% of households own their home.
| Housing | Kuna | Typical Idaho town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $423,900 | $291,900 |
| Median rent | $1,774 | $1,029 |
| Median household income | $96,219 | $66,924 |
| Home value ÷ income | 4.4× | 4.5× |
| Homeownership | 82.5% | 73.7% |
| Median year built | 2008 | 1977 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.2% | — |
Who lives in Kuna
| People | Kuna | Typical Idaho town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 31.8 | 36.6 |
| Age 65 and over | 10.0% | 16.5% |
| Under 18 | 30.0% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 28.6% | 21.7% |
| Below the poverty line | 6.8% | 11.4% |
| Veterans | 8.4% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 3.1% | — |
| Work from home | 10.0% | 8.4% |
| Average commute | 28.9 min | 22.2 min |
| Homes with broadband | 95.8% | 91.2% |
Weather in Kuna
July highs average 92.7°F and January lows 25.5°F. About 11.5 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 17.6 inches of snow (typical Idaho town: 38.8 in). Expect about 55 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 108 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
10 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Kuna since 1950, compared with 2 for the typical Idaho town. The strongest, an F1, struck on October 26, 1984 about 3.5 miles from the town center. The most recent was on April 6, 2003.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 6 times; the largest was 1.75 inches on April 23, 1998.
Severe weather in Ada County since 1996
Ada County has been included in 6 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| April 9, 2020 | Biological | DR-4534: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3467: Covid-19 |
| October 7, 2017 | Flood | DR-4342: Flooding |
| September 13, 2005 | Hurricane | EM-3244: Hurricane Katrina |
| September 1, 2000 | Fire | DR-1341: Wildfires |
Jobs and pay in Ada County
Ada County had 288,010 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $70,588 a year. Unemployment was 2.7% in 2023; in Kuna itself the ACS puts it at 1.9%.
Public schools in Kuna
13 public schools with 7,064 students, about 17.7 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| KUNA HIGH SCHOOL | 9-12 | 1,640 | 16.4 |
| LAKE HAZEL MIDDLE SCHOOL | 6-8 | 1,015 | 19.2 |
| KUNA MIDDLE SCHOOL | 6-8 | 729 | 17.4 |
| REED ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | PK-5 | 666 | 19.0 |
| FREMONT H TEED MIDDLE SCHOOL | 6-8 | 514 | 19.0 |
| CHRISTINE DONNELL SCHOOL OF THE ARTS | K-5 | 460 | 19.2 |
| CRIMSON POINT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | PK-5 | 443 | 17.7 |
| LAKE HAZEL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | PK-5 | 348 | 14.5 |
| HUBBARD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | PK-3 | 327 | 19.2 |
| INDIAN CREEK ELEMENTARY | PK-3 | 308 | 18.1 |
| FALCON RIDGE PUBLIC CHARTER (charter) | PK-8 | 276 | 17.3 |
| ROSS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | 4-5 | 235 | 19.6 |
Towns near Kuna
- Meridian, ID6.0 mi · 117,635 people · home $531,600
- Nampa, ID9.1 mi · 100,200 people · home $370,800
- Boise City, ID10.0 mi · 235,684 people · home $484,800
- Garden City, ID11.3 mi · 12,316 people · home $449,500
- Eagle, ID12.0 mi · 30,346 people · home $772,900
- Star, ID13.1 mi · 11,117 people · home $564,300
- Hidden Springs, ID15.1 mi · 3,076 people · home $773,500
- Caldwell, ID15.3 mi · 59,996 people · home $367,300
Kuna questions
Is Kuna, Idaho a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Kuna scores better for retirees than 9% of Idaho towns and quieter than 18%. 10.0% of residents are 65 or older (median age 31.8).
How much does a house cost in Kuna?
The median owner-occupied home in Kuna is valued at $423,900 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $96,219, so homes cost about 4.4 times income. Median rent is $1,774 a month.
What is the weather like in Kuna?
July highs average 92.7°F and January lows 25.5°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 11.5 inches of precipitation a year and 17.6 inches of snow.
Does Kuna get tornadoes?
10 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Kuna since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F1 on October 26, 1984. The typical Idaho town has had 2.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)